Mahmoud Saad is a Principal Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer with over five years of experience securing connected vehicles and embedded systems. He specializes in cryptographic key management, ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155 compliance, and OEM–supplier security alignment, with a strong focus on real‑world automotive production and lifecycle risks.
With a background in embedded systems engineering, he brings hands‑on experience with microcontrollers, HSMs, secure boot, PKI, and in‑vehicle communication protocols, bridging practical engineering constraints with regulatory and process requirements. His focus is on real‑world security failures arising from production practices, supply‑chain trust boundaries, and long vehicle lifetimes that directly impact fleet‑level safety.

Mahmoud Saad is a Principal Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer with over five years of experience securing connected vehicles and embedded systems. He specializes in cryptographic key management, ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155 compliance, and OEM–supplier ... Show more

Saad Sheikh is a Principal Cloud, AI & Enterprise Architect with over 21 years of experience leading cross functional teams in many global organizations Optus , Essential Energy , KDCAI , Dell , STC , SwedTel , Zain group where he delivered large-scale digital transformation programs across telecommunications, energy, and public sector organizations globally. He specializes in enterprise architecture for AI-driven systems, cloud-native platforms, and multi-cloud data environments, with deep expertise in governance, automation, and AI operating models.

Saad Sheikh is a Principal Cloud, AI & Enterprise Architect with over 21 years of experience leading cross functional teams in many global organizations Optus , Essential Energy , KDCAI , Dell , STC , SwedTel , Zain group where he delivered large-sca... Show more

Yoshiyuki Ito is a Senior Employee in the High Performance Computing Product Group at Renesas Electronics Corporation. He joined NEC in 1993, NEC Electronics in 2002, and Renesas Electronics in 2010.
He was engaged in Linux kernel development for mobile devices until 2011, and has been working on Linux BSP development for automotive infotainment systems since 2012.
He is also active in open source communities, including OpenChain Project, AGL, and the SPDX Specification community.

Yoshiyuki Ito is a Senior Employee in the High Performance Computing Product Group at Renesas Electronics Corporation. He joined NEC in 1993, NEC Electronics in 2002, and Renesas Electronics in 2010. He was engaged in Linux kernel development for mo... Show more

Sathyanarayana Jayatheertha Beejadi is a technical leader at Embitel Technologies, A Volkswagen Group Company, specializing in Automotive Threat Detection, incident management, and security architecture. With extensive experience in network security and software systems, he has designed resilient frameworks for next-generation mobility platforms.

Sathyanarayana Jayatheertha Beejadi is a technical leader at Embitel Technologies, A Volkswagen Group Company, specializing in Automotive Threat Detection, incident management, and security architecture. With extensive experience in network security ... Show more

Silvia is a Data Scientist at Microsoft with over six years of experience helping customers harness the power of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to solve real-world business challenges. She has supported organisations across multiple industries, including automotive, manufacturing, energy, and transportation, delivering innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency and business transformation.
She is particularly passionate about Responsible AI and the development of trustworthy, human-centred AI systems. Her work focuses on helping organisations adopt emerging AI technologies responsibly while balancing innovation, governance, and business value.

Silvia is a Data Scientist at Microsoft with over six years of experience helping customers harness the power of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to solve real-world business challenges. She has supported organisations across multiple ind... Show more

Alberto Magno atua no setor aeroespacial a mais de 12 anos, atualmente desenvolve trabalhos junto à equipes de engenharia no setor aeroespacial, pesquisando e testando possíveis vulnerabilidades e avaliando a eficácia de controles de segurança implementados, realizando pentests em aeronaves.

É graduado em Redes de Computadores, pós-graduado em Mecatrônica e Robótica, e participou de diversos cursos de aperfeiçoamento em segurança ofensiva e testes de intrusão (pentest).

Entusiasta de hardware hacking e da cultura "do it yourself".

Alberto Magno atua no setor aeroespacial a mais de 12 anos, atualmente desenvolve trabalhos junto à equipes de engenharia no setor aeroespacial, pesquisando e testando possíveis vulnerabilidades e avaliando a eficácia de controles de segurança implem... Show more

I am an embedded software specialist with 13 years of experience Embedded Software developement for vehicle and industrial automation application. With strict Real Time performance requirements as well as focus on safety I have written software which are running effeciently on more than a million device. I am certified in Automotive Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) and Functional Safety (ISO 26262), so I know the standards that make modern embedded devices reliable.

I am an embedded software specialist with 13 years of experience Embedded Software developement for vehicle and industrial automation application. With strict Real Time performance requirements as well as focus on safety I have written software which... Show more

Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Meta with wide ML experience building large-scale recommender systems, distributed training platforms, and real-time 3D perception systems. Technical lead across Meta, AWS, and MicroVision, with a track record of architecting production ML systems, improving large-model training performance at GPU-cluster scale, and developing low-latency Perception pipelines deployed in automotive environments.

Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Meta with wide ML experience building large-scale recommender systems, distributed training platforms, and real-time 3D perception systems. Technical lead across Meta, AWS, and MicroVision, with a track record of ar... Show more

Daniel Miessler is the founder of Unsupervised Learning, a company focused on upgrading humans and companies using AI. Daniel has over 25 years of experience in Cybersecurity, and has spent the last several years focused on applying AI to business and human problems. Daniel has held senior positions at Apple, Robinhood, IOActive, HPE, and has consulted for, or been embedded in, hundreds of others in the Fortune 500 and Global 1000.

Daniel Miessler is the founder of Unsupervised Learning, a company focused on upgrading humans and companies using AI. Daniel has over 25 years of experience in Cybersecurity, and has spent the last several years focused on applying AI to business an... Show more

I work at the boundary between machine learning research and semantic communication -- interested in how AI models learn to represent meaning, how much of that meaning survives when you compress or transmit it, and what breaks when you push systems to their limits.
I enjoy asking questions that sit slightly outside the obvious: how many dimensions does a model actually need? Do different architectures converge toward the same internal structure? Where does information-theoretic thinking meet deep learning in useful ways?
Outside of research, I'm an active competitive programmer and stay closely engaged with what's happening across the ML and AI space -- from model efficiency and representation learning to the broader question of how intelligence, artificial or otherwise, organises knowledge.
I'm equally comfortable in a technical deep-dive or explaining ideas to a general audience -- and I genuinely enjoy making hard concepts feel intuitive.

I work at the boundary between machine learning research and semantic communication -- interested in how AI models learn to represent meaning, how much of that meaning survives when you compress or transmit it, and what breaks when you push systems t... Show more

Murad is a software engineer at Mondu GmbH. He is a Go developer with a very strong interest in infra and DevOps topics. Previously he worked in the AdTech ecosystem. He is an open-source contributor and has been part of programs like Google Summer of Code.

Murad is a software engineer at Mondu GmbH. He is a Go developer with a very strong interest in infra and DevOps topics. Previously he worked in the AdTech ecosystem. He is an open-source contributor and has been part of programs like Google Summer o... Show more

Davis Roman is an embedded Linux engineer with more than 16 years of experience in the home security and, as of recently, the automotive and EV charging sector. He's worked on various products from conception to production and always serves to be a champion for Linux and open source no matter where he goes. He's currently based out of Fremont, California although he's originally from New York City. He enjoys pineapple pizza and the occasional trip around the world.

Davis Roman is an embedded Linux engineer with more than 16 years of experience in the home security and, as of recently, the automotive and EV charging sector. He's worked on various products from conception to production and always serves to be a c... Show more

Giulia è una sviluppatrice software freelance e co-founder di 41dots. Dopo diversi anni in ambito corporate, oggi lavora su applicativi, automazioni e integrazioni AI in contesti reali, con un approccio pragmatico orientato alla performance, controllo e solidità in produzione. Le interessa capire come funzionano davvero le cose, più che inseguire framework o trend. Fuori dal lavoro si diverte in montagna con trekking, tenda e arrampicata. È co-host del podcast ACTIONABLE AI, dove parla di intelligenza artificiale con un taglio pratico e concreto.

Giulia è una sviluppatrice software freelance e co-founder di 41dots. Dopo diversi anni in ambito corporate, oggi lavora su applicativi, automazioni e integrazioni AI in contesti reali, con un approccio pragmatico orientato alla performance, controll... Show more

Charutha Bandara has built his professional journey through steady effort, careful thinking, and a strong sense of responsibility. Over more than a decade, he developed his career by working directly with real systems and real challenges, allowing experience to shape his decisions. His progress reflects patience and consistency, with growth emerging from hands-on work rather than shortcuts. This approach has guided his movement from technical roles into leadership and entrepreneurial responsibilities.

In the early part of his career, Charutha demonstrated a strong interest in understanding how complex systems operate in practical settings. Software engineering became the foundation for this interest, offering a structured way to approach real-world problems. Charutha D. Bandara worked across different technical environments, learning how to adapt while maintaining reliability and clarity. These early experiences helped him develop discipline, attention to detail, and an appreciation for clear communication when working with others.

As his experience grew, he began taking on responsibilities beyond direct development tasks. Bandara contributed to planning, system design, and long-term decision-making, which required a broader perspective. This shift encouraged him to think about sustainability, usability, and long-term impact rather than only immediate results. Balancing technical execution with thoughtful planning became a key part of his professional growth.

Over time, he moved into senior and executive-level roles, leading teams and managing priorities. These positions required steady judgment, accountability, and the ability to make clear decisions under pressure. His leadership style remained grounded in firsthand technical experience, helping him stay realistic and approachable. He emphasized preparation, consistency, and follow-through, building trust through actions rather than authority.

After many years in technology-focused roles, Charutha reached a point where he could pursue work more closely aligned with his personal interests. Motorcycles had long been an essential part of his life, offering balance outside professional responsibilities. Riding and maintaining performance machines reinforced values he already practiced in his work, including precision, patience, and respect for tools and process.

This personal interest eventually intersected with his professional background. Bandara recognized the importance of careful motorcycle transportation and applied his technical and operational mindset to help shape a service built around responsibility and experience. Systems were thoughtfully designed, and service standards reflected an understanding of what riders value when they trust others with their machines. Growth followed through reliability and consistency rather than speed.

Outside of professional work, Charutha D. Bandara maintains a creative interest in photography, focusing mainly on landscapes and automotive subjects. This outlet supports observation and balance, complementing his technical discipline. Across engineering, leadership, entrepreneurship, and creative pursuits, Charutha Bandara continues to focus on steady improvement, clear thinking, and work shaped by experience, care, and long-term commitment.

Charutha Bandara has built his professional journey through steady effort, careful thinking, and a strong sense of responsibility. Over more than a decade, he developed his career by working directly with real systems and real challenges, allowing ex... Show more

I am GTM Engineer who treats revenue like an engineering problem. I specialize in designing AI-powered systems that transform messy data into coherent, measurable revenue engines for B2B SaaS companies. With a background ranging from founding my own e-commerce brand to leading GTM engineering for Y-Combinator-backed startups, I bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and business growth

I am GTM Engineer who treats revenue like an engineering problem. I specialize in designing AI-powered systems that transform messy data into coherent, measurable revenue engines for B2B SaaS companies. With a background ranging from founding my own ... Show more

I am a Senior Full-Stack Developer with more than 10 years of experience in development and technology management. Recognized by Google as an Angular & Web Developer Expert, and by Microsoft as a Most Valuable Professional.

I am a Senior Full-Stack Developer with more than 10 years of experience in development and technology management. Recognized by Google as an Angular & Web Developer Expert, and by Microsoft as a Most Valuable Professional. Show more

Ulf Mewe ist als Berater bei der HEC GmbH in Bremen tätig. Er berät und unterstützt Unternehmen, Fachbereiche und Teams in den Bereichen Anforderungsmanagement und agiles Projektvorgehen. Dabei steht die Weiterentwicklung von Menschen und Organisationen immer im Vordergrund, um Arbeit wertvoller zu machen. Als Sprecher auf verschiedenen Konferenzen und als Dozent an der Hochschule Bremen profitiert Ulf Mewe von mehr als 10 Jahren Erfahrung im agilen Anforderungsmanagement und in agilen Projekten und teilt diese Erfahrungen immer wieder gerne mit anderen.

Ulf Mewe ist als Berater bei der HEC GmbH in Bremen tätig. Er berät und unterstützt Unternehmen, Fachbereiche und Teams in den Bereichen Anforderungsmanagement und agiles Projektvorgehen. Dabei steht die Weiterentwicklung von Menschen und Organisatio... Show more

Karthikeyan Ramdass is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 18 years of experience securing mission-critical systems for leading Fortune 500 companies across industries including aviation, finance, automotive, and technology. He has played a pivotal role in protecting organizations such as Southwest Airlines, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Toyota Motors North America, AIG, Cognizant, Salesforce, and Deluxe Corporation.

Specializing in application security, vulnerability management, secure architecture, and supply chain defense, he has led the design and implementation of enterprise-scale security frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and advanced security testing solutions. His expertise spans SAST, DAST, SCA, zero-day vulnerability management, and penetration testing, ensuring compliance with global standards such as NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and OWASP Top 10.

Karthikeyan Ramdass is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 18 years of experience securing mission-critical systems for leading Fortune 500 companies across industries including aviation, finance, automotive, and technology. He has played... Show more

Brazilian cybersecurity professional focused on offensive security and mobile hacking. Founder of the MobSec Crew community and organizer of the Mobile Security Villages at BSides São Paulo and H2HC. Currently working at Thallium Security.

Brazilian cybersecurity professional focused on offensive security and mobile hacking. Founder of the MobSec Crew community and organizer of the Mobile Security Villages at BSides São Paulo and H2HC. Currently working at Thallium Security. Show more

Anna Aslanova is a leadership development consultant and certified professional coach (ICF ACC, CPCC, ORSC) with over 16 years of experience in Human Resources and organizational transformation across Europe, Africa, and Asia. She supports organizations and leaders in navigating change and uncertainty, with a strong focus on the human side of digital transformation. Anna has led large-scale learning and leadership initiatives in the banking, automotive and logistic sectors, including building learning ecosystems and coaching cultures in complex, fast-growing organizations. She is the founder of an independent consulting practice, partnering with senior leaders to develop confident, adaptable leadership and create sustainable, people-centered change.

Anna Aslanova is a leadership development consultant and certified professional coach (ICF ACC, CPCC, ORSC) with over 16 years of experience in Human Resources and organizational transformation across Europe, Africa, and Asia. She supports organizati... Show more

Sheena Salwan is an AI/ML Manager at Accenture focused on building enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions that drive real business impact. Her work spans RAG architectures, AI agents, NLP, and end-to-end AI systems, helping organizations move from experimentation to scalable production leveraging cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS.

She brings a blend of technical depth and product thinking, shaped through years of delivering AI solutions for enterprise clients across global markets. Sheena also holds a Master’s degree in Data Science from The University of British Columbia.

As a technical speaker and Women in Data Science Ambassador, she enjoys breaking down complex AI topics into practical, “no-fluff” insights that teams can apply immediately. She is passionate about mentoring, community learning, and empowering more women to become leaders in technology.

Sheena Salwan is an AI/ML Manager at Accenture focused on building enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions that drive real business impact. Her work spans RAG architectures, AI agents, NLP, and end-to-end AI systems, helping organizations move from ... Show more

Johannes is an Open Source and A(PI) Enthusiast @ Day and standup comedian / comedy DJ @ Night.
He is a long-time open source enthusiast and contributor to many projects including the Postman reference collection for OpenAI and maintainer of jonico/awesome-runners. Johannes is interested in all things GenAI, IssueOps, integrations, CI/CD and API design. Check out his GitHub profile (@jonico) to learn more about his tech projects and (if you are really into comedy techno) https://soundcloud.com/majorsunburn.

Johannes is an Open Source and A(PI) Enthusiast @ Day and standup comedian / comedy DJ @ Night. He is a long-time open source enthusiast and contributor to many projects including the Postman reference collection for OpenAI and maintainer of jonico/... Show more

Kashif is an OSEP and OSCP certified security professional specializing in penetration testing and vulnerability disclosure programs (VDP) for automotive and industrial systems. Driven by a deep passion for teaching and sharing knowledge with the community, he actively present at events like Security BSides and ASRG (Automotive Security Research Group). Incorporating advanced offensive methodologies (OSCP/OSEP/OSED), he has a proven track record of uncovering critical system-level flaws, preventing data breaches, and delivering practical threat prevention insights to fellow security engineers.

Kashif is an OSEP and OSCP certified security professional specializing in penetration testing and vulnerability disclosure programs (VDP) for automotive and industrial systems. Driven by a deep passion for teaching and sharing knowledge with the com... Show more

A seasoned technical leader and former professor, Daniel Weingaertner brings expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC) and automotive software engineering. He has a track record of delivering open-source and Linux solutions for the public sector and possesses specialized knowledge in functional safety for Linux environments.

A seasoned technical leader and former professor, Daniel Weingaertner brings expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC) and automotive software engineering. He has a track record of delivering open-source and Linux solutions for the public sector ... Show more

Former Lyft, USAF, and Northrop Grumman. Daniel has studied the nexus of human and machine collaboration for decades in automated systems whether it was DoD aerospace, autonomous vehicles, or autonomous thinking systems.

Former Lyft, USAF, and Northrop Grumman. Daniel has studied the nexus of human and machine collaboration for decades in automated systems whether it was DoD aerospace, autonomous vehicles, or autonomous thinking systems. Show more

Tim Jarratt is a walking contradiction. Californian by birth, he grew up on an island but never learned how to swim nor drive (how he managed to escape remains a mystery).

Across twenty years of experience, he's held a variety of roles (director of engineering, lead engineer, chief metaphor officer, to name a few). What keeps him interested and motivated in tech is the human element - pair programming, test-driven development, and a stubborn insistence that we can build better software for our users if we only tried things that seem impossible.

After a decade sweating in Silicon Valley he moved to Paris, France, where he lives with his family and two cats.

His current day job is at Maersk, working on Energy Transition. His teams are responsible for accurate reporting of carbon emissions, and building tools that help over 500 thousand employees take decisions that will reduce emissions. He uses elixir because it's awesome, and the best tool for the job.

Tim Jarratt is a walking contradiction. Californian by birth, he grew up on an island but never learned how to swim nor drive (how he managed to escape remains a mystery). Across twenty years of experience, he's held a variety of roles (director o... Show more

I am an ERP Programme delivery specialist and Solution Architect with over 13 years delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management programmes across Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
I have led complex, multinational implementations spanning multiple legal entities, regulatory frameworks, languages and time zones, across the full lifecycle from pre-project scoping & pre-sales through go-live and managed services. My focus sits at the intersection of programme governance, solution architecture and multi-party delivery - bringing together System Integrators, customers, ISVs and technical workstreams into accountable programmes.
Functional depth spans Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Trade & Logistics, with a particular focus on the governance, resourcing and communication structures that determine whether large-scale ERP programmes succeed or stall.
Based in Dubai, I operate through Frasoro Consultancy, an independent D365 F&SCM advisory practice.

I am an ERP Programme delivery specialist and Solution Architect with over 13 years delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management programmes across Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. I have led complex, multinational imp... Show more

We are based in University of Montreal. Working on differents projects, we focuses on artificial intelligence, statistics, and mathematics. Our Supervisor is Marlene.frigon@umontreal.ca, and Alejandro.Murua@umontreal.ca (we are currently applying to Waterloo University : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z7Zwk6HxAEJP13OT-37PSR_nvEekxZSp/view?usp=sharing, we can also access more information about us here : (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xlHH9_VzqvYPhG8RZDw3JQQQu_dImJn-SVvsSRDhLkc/edit?usp=sharing). You can contact more family members with those e-mails: am.konrad21@gmail.com, balahassa@pm.me, koovi.alahassa@gmail.com, kpedetin58@gmail.com, gwladys.alahassa@qotto.net, auxiliaalahassa@gmail.com, joel.tossa@imsp-uac.org, bakary.manga@imsp-uac.org, etc. You can also join Lynn Cyr in Uqam (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fptJ2OfLv2P3oPmDyxW7UEvW3KkXyRn7/view?usp=sharing).

We are based in University of Montreal. Working on differents projects, we focuses on artificial intelligence, statistics, and mathematics. Our Supervisor is Marlene.frigon@umontreal.ca, and Alejandro.Murua@umontreal.ca (we are currently applying to ... Show more

Jeffrey Roe is a software/hardware engineer from Ireland. He builds public transport systems and lectures in the design innovation department at Maynooth University. In his free time, he loves to experiment with bubble machines, bone conduction technology, IoT devices, and anything that involves LEDs. As a firm believer in the power of making and creativity, Jeffrey co-runs Dublin Maker, an annual festival that showcases the best of the maker community. He is also heavily involved with Tog, Dublin’s hackerspace, which provides a collaborative environment for people to work on their projects. He is also an amateur radio enthusiast, constantly exploring new ways to integrate technology into his projects.

Jeffrey Roe is a software/hardware engineer from Ireland. He builds public transport systems and lectures in the design innovation department at Maynooth University. In his free time, he loves to experiment with bubble machines, bone conduction techn... Show more

Arquitecto de software apasionado por el compliance y la construcción de soluciones seguras en industrias altamente reguladas. Me especializo en transformar requisitos legales y regulatorios en arquitecturas tecnológicas escalables en sectores como seguros, finanzas, logística y legal.

Arquitecto de software apasionado por el compliance y la construcción de soluciones seguras en industrias altamente reguladas. Me especializo en transformar requisitos legales y regulatorios en arquitecturas tecnológicas escalables en sectores como s... Show more